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10 Consistency of Recommendationsfor Meal Requirements and Implementation Strategies with the Committee's Criteria
10 Consistency of Recommendationsfor Meal Requirements and Implementation Strategies with the Committee's Criteria
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OVERVIEW The committee's criteria take into account the committee's task (stated in Chapter 1) , an array of background information on the need for revisions to CACFP meal patterns, topics relevant to revising the current standards, and the critical areas for consideration provided to the committee by the U.S.
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The meal patterns are food-based targets that will promote intakes of healthy foods from five food groups: fruits, vegetables, low-fat dairy products, whole grains, and lean meats or meat alternates. The food specifications provide guidance on choices within these food groups that will lead to meals that have appropriate calorie levels and reduced amounts of solid fat, added sugars, and sodium.
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Alignment with guidance for 1-year-old children The Meal Requirements for children 1 year of age were determined using three resources: AAP recommendations, MyPyramid food group recommendations for young children, and calorie and nutrient targets for children of this age. Although MyPyramid was not designed for children under 2 years of age, it was deemed to be an appropriate guide for setting meal patterns for 1-year-old children, with minor adjustments such as the use of whole milk rather than
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. The recommended Meal Requirements clearly improve the alignment of CACFP meal patterns with the Dietary Guidelines (HHS/USDA, 2005)
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As an example of how well the recommended meal patterns conform to the MyPyramid patterns (and thus to Dietary Guidelines) , Table 10-1 shows a comparison of the recommended meal pattern to the MyPyramid pattern for preschool children ages 2–4 years, the largest age group that is currently served meals (rather than just snacks)
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The comparison of MyPyramid food group targets with the MyPyramid food groups in the recommended meal patterns for children ages 1 year, 5–13 years, 14–18 years, and adults are located in Appendix J, Tables J-4 through J-7. For consistency within the table, decimals, instead of fractions, are used in tables comparing MyPyramid pattern amounts and recommended CACFP 5-day meal patterns.
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4.2 3.3 –22 5.5 5.4 –2 2.9 1.7 –43 NOTE: αT 5 α-tocopherol; CACFP 5 Child and Adult Care Food Program; d 5 day; DFE 5 dietary folate equivalent; diff 5 difference; g 5 grams; kcal 5 calories; μg 5 micrograms; mg 5 milligrams; mo 5 month; NA 5 not applicable; nutr 5 nutrient; sat. fat = saturated fat; y 5 year.
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Consistency of the Meal Requirement Recommendations with Other Criteria Recommendations 1 and 2 Regarding Meal Patterns and Food Specifications Criterion 2 Both components of the recommended Meal Requirements -- the meal patterns and the food specifications -- contribute to meeting the goals specified in Criterion 2. Criterion 2: The Meal Requirements will provide the basis for menus that are practical to plan, prepare, and serve in different settings.
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1.7 3.3 98 2.4 5.4 122 1.1 1.7 53 NOTE: αT 5 α-tocopherol; CACFP 5 Child and Adult Care Food Program; d 5 day; DFE 5 dietary folate equivalent; g 5 grams; kcal 5 calories; μg 5 micrograms; 177 mg 5 milligrams; mo 5 month; sat. fat 5 saturated fat; y 5 year.
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allow for menus suitable for many different cultures. The sample menus in Chapter 7 and Appendix K follow the recommended Meal Requirements and are quite similar to menus that are used and well accepted in CACFP facilities in the southwestern United States.
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The committee acknowledges the value of a gradual phase-in period to accustom participants to the changes in the menus and also to give the providers time to improve their skills for preparing and serving appealing meals according to the recommended Meal Requirements. The committee is optimistic that participants and providers will benefit from more healthful meals served at CACFP homes and centers and that, with effective implementation of the recommended Meal Requirements by providers, participants will find the meals appealing.
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Meal Requirement Recommendation 3 Regarding Enhanced Snack Option The last of the recommendations for the Meal Requirements provides the option of an enhanced snack for adults and children 5 years of age and older: USDA should give CACFP providers the option of serving one en hanced snack in the afternoon in place of a smaller snack in both the morning and the afternoon. This recommendation is particularly supportive of Criterion 2, to provide menus that incorporate healthful foods and beverages and are appealing to diverse age ranges and cultural backgrounds.
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and foods high in solid fats and added sugars. Technical assistance in the form of well-targeted training and new resource materials will be needed to equip CACFP providers to meet the menu planning challenges posed by the recommended Meal Requirements (see Chapter 9)
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In particular, the recommended Meal Requirements will provide more fruits and vegetables, a wider variety of vegetables, and a higher proportion of whole grain-rich foods while decreasing the offering of foods that are high in solid fats, added sugars, and sodium. However, these improvements in nutritional quality can be achieved only at somewhat higher cost and only if measures are taken to gain the support of providers, to develop some new skills, and to develop a streamlined system for monitoring and reimbursing CACFP meals and snacks.
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